Privacy Guide

WHOIS Privacy

Protect Your Personal Information

Learn what WHOIS is, why privacy matters, and how namemyapp protects your information for free.

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# WHOIS lookup for yourcompany.com
Registrant Contact:
Name:John Smith
Organization:Smith Enterprises LLC
Email:[email protected]
Phone:+1.555.123.4567
Address:123 Main Street, Suite 456
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Your personal information is publicly visible!

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Risks of Exposed WHOIS

What happens when your information isn't protected

Spam Emails

Data harvesters collect emails for spam campaigns

Telemarketing

Unwanted sales calls and text messages

Identity Theft

Personal info used for fraudulent purposes

Stalking

Physical address exposed to bad actors

Data Harvesting

Info sold to marketing companies

Competitor Intel

Business info exposed to competitors

With Protection

What You Get

Protected

  • Complete anonymity from public lookups
  • Protection from spam and marketing
  • Reduced identity theft risk
  • Peace of mind for you and your family
  • Full ownership and control retained
  • Professional appearance for your brand
  • Automatic protection on registration
  • No extra configuration needed

Unprotected

  • Personal info visible to anyone
  • Targeted by spam and scams
  • Higher identity theft risk
  • Vulnerability to harassment
  • Competitor intelligence exposed
  • No separation of personal/business
  • Constant privacy concerns
  • Manual action needed to protect

WHOIS Privacy Pricing

See how much you save with namemyapp

RegistrarWHOIS PrivacyIncluded
namemyappBest ValueFREE
GoDaddy$9.99/yr—
NamecheapFree (1st yr)
Google DomainsFree
Network Solutions$14.99/yr—
Bluehost$11.88/yr—

Save up to $14.99/year

Every domain at namemyapp includes free WHOIS privacy protection. That's up to $150 saved over 10 years!

How Privacy Protection Works

Step 1

Register Domain

Sign up and register your domain with namemyapp

Step 2

Auto-Protected

WHOIS privacy is automatically enabled at no cost

Step 3

Stay Anonymous

Your info is hidden, replaced with proxy details

WHOIS Privacy FAQ

What is WHOIS?
WHOIS is a public database that stores information about domain name registrants. When you register a domain, your contact information (name, address, email, phone) is stored in this database and can be accessed by anyone through a WHOIS lookup.
What information is exposed in WHOIS?
Without privacy protection, WHOIS exposes: your full legal name, physical address, email address, phone number, and the dates of domain registration and expiration. This information is publicly accessible to anyone.
What is WHOIS privacy protection?
WHOIS privacy (also called domain privacy or privacy protection) replaces your personal information in the WHOIS database with proxy information. Instead of your name and address, people see the privacy service's information, keeping you anonymous.
Why do I need WHOIS privacy?
Without privacy protection, you're exposed to: spam emails, telemarketing calls, identity theft risks, stalking/harassment, and data harvesting for marketing. WHOIS privacy protects you from all these risks.
Is WHOIS privacy free at namemyapp?
Yes! Unlike many registrars who charge $10-15/year for WHOIS privacy, we include it FREE with every domain registration. Your personal information is automatically protected at no extra cost.
Does WHOIS privacy affect my domain ownership?
No. You remain the legal owner of your domain. WHOIS privacy only hides your information from public view. All ownership rights, control, and legal protections remain with you.
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